Vocabulary

• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
• join in
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• look back: To think about past events
• next to: Being located along side another
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• across the line: To behave beyond acceptable or permitted boundaries.
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
• strength: Condition of being strong
• express: To send something by fast mail
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
• silent: Without making any noise; soundless
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• important: Having power or authority
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• gather: To bring objects together into one place
• blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• ecstatic: Showing or feeling great pleasure or delight
• athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• dig: To move material to create a hole
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• deep: Complex and important
• plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
• frail: (E.g. of old person) weak in health, body
• bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
• hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
• exclaim: To say or shout something suddenly